Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2013 09 19

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Building Code Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes July 18, 2013 Page5of7 Tew stated the energy code goes beyond the Iife safety focus of the Building Codes. Berry agrees and feels it is a Iife style code which should include other departments/division. Van Pelt adds the IgCC is a sweeping code which would include the Planning Department. Brauneis stated the green code is a design code pertaining to the long run, and there will be a learning curve. Berry feels the fire code helps to protect the neighbors in case of a fire and the IgCC is more for the community and it can be almost impossible to do with so many codes to enforce. Brauneis mentions the IgCC will add to the building expense but might add to the safety of the structure. Because of these codes there is now a group of people who recognize the cost effectiveness of the performance side of energy. Staff stated there have been discussions with Troy Russ, Planning and Building Safety Director, regarding the IgCC and how other city departments need to involve as well as the community. Education is a key factor in the enforcement and awareness of codes, current and the possible adoption of the 2012 codes. Staff mentioned the Building Safety Division has requested an increase in the 2014 education budget. Geise mentions the effect the non -adoption of the 2012 codes will have on the City's ISO rating. This may also be a key factor in maintaining and adopting the currents codes. Brauneis is hoping these discussions will also be an opportunity to educate the Boards and Commissions regarding the green codes and who needs to be involved in the process. Geise adds the Board has been reviewing the green codes for the last seven years and seeing what has or hasn't worked with other jurisdictions. Brauneis adds having the ICC behind a green program goes a long way to standardizing a program instead of each jurisdiction having to create one of their own. Van Pelt points out the IgCC will hinder some of the construction in the CTC area and might be an unattended consequence of adopting the code without further review. Berry asked about the process for ICC's adoption of new codes. Staff explained the process which includes Board meetings, new codes case presentations and the voting process.